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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1940-09-19, Page 7HOWICK COUNCIL Thursday, Sept* 19th, 1940 BUCKINGHAM PALACE DAMAGED BY NAZI D ELAY ED ACTION BOMB TheA number of rooms used by the King and Queen were damaged, palace grounds close to the royal building, as indicated by arrow. Wroxeter, Sept. 5th, 1940 The Council met in the Township Hall, according to adjournment. The members were all present, the Reeve* J, W. Gamble, in the chair. Minutes of the last regular meet­ ing were read and, on motion of -Strong and Winter, were adopted. Moved by Winter and Weir that the Clerk' be hereby instructed to transfer the Policy and renewal Cer­ tificate re insurance on Road Grader, to the Road Superintendent, which were previously held by the Clerk, Carried, Moved by Strong and Weir that the reading of the report of the Township' Engineer, on B. Trunk Channel of The Bolton Drain, be held on Mon- -day, October 7th, at two o’clock in the afternoon, in the Township Hall, Gorrie. Carried. Moved by Weir and McCallum that .a grant of; $50,00 be given to The Navy League of Canada. Carried, Moved by Strong and McCallum that By-law Number 7 for the year 1939, be amended to read as follows: For the first billiard or bagatelle table the licence fee shall be $15.00 and for each additional table the license fee shall be $5.00. Carried. . Moved by Strong and Winter that the following accounts be paid. Car­ ried. J. W. Gamble, trip to Clinton with Rose Rumple, $4,50; R. H. Car- son & Son, supplies for Twp. Hall, Gorrie, $1.31; Treas. Co. Huron, hos­ pital expenses for Mary King $31.50; C. N. White, repairing sidewalk, Wroxeter, $2.00; R. G. Gibson, lum- ger for sidewalk, Wroxeter $3.97; Isaac Gamble, part salary as Clerk, $35.00; J. F. Schuett, Mineral expenses lor Josephine Strauss, $60.00; Mrs. _M. C.’ Knight, .telephone expenses, $1.76; Municipal Board, fee for ap­ proval of By-law S. S. No. 9, $4.00; Isaac Gamble, fees on Kreller Award Drain, $4.00; Navy League, $50.00; Relief, $55.43. Road Expenditures John -Montgomery, Road •dragging and tallying at crusher $93.- ■45; Nelson Gowdy, operating power grader and spraying, $59.50; Nelson Gowdy, grant on wire fence,- $30.00; * Joseph Hoffele, spraying weeds, $112.- 50; Henry Bast, rep. to culvert and ditching in Fordwich, $20.63; Wm. (Donald McCallum. Girls 7 and under, Sotheran Jr., gravel, $85.75; Thomas Faye Stevenson, Rita Harding. Girls Brown, gravel, $59.20; Clarence Me- 8-9, Doreen Detman, Audrey Hastie. Callum, gravel, $77.00; George Leon-' Boys 10 - 11, Billy Cowan, Raymond ard, trucking gravel, $9.00; Garnard Brown. Girls 10 - 11, Edith McDon- King, ditching in Fordwich, $17.50;' aid, Erlma Stevenson. Boys 12 - 13, James Willoughby, cutting weeds in Jim Taman, Clifford Redmon. Girls Fordwich, $5.00; William Stewart, drawing and shovelling sods in Ford­ wich, $23.25; Elmer Downey, mowing weeds in Gorrie $17.00; H. B. Collins, ithe swimming pool used to the princesses was wrecked and ail the Jto- J- tom^oded^here was^no [windows on the north side of Buckingham Palace were shattered when Elizabeth, LEFT, and Princess Margaret Rose used to swim every mom- fa delayed action bomb, dropped by Nazi air raiders, exploded in the j^g -^as reported completely wrecked by the force of the explosion. casualties amongst the palace staff. The swimming pool where Princess Elizabeth, LEFT, and Princess Margaret Rose used to swim every morn- Grant, Supt., tallying at crusher, $16.00; Wray Cooper, pit run gravel for Fordwich, $2.10; John Wallace, trucking plank and bridge timber $3.00; Wm. Soth- eran Jr., pit run gravel for Fordwich, $1.80; George Faust, grant on wire fence $8.00; Wm. Wilson, repair to bridge, $2.00; Manfred Irwin, repair to culvert .80; Kenneth Galbraith, re­ pair to culvert .40; J. W. Hyndman, trucking weed killer $9.60; Roy Vog- an, crushing and hauling- gravel $1,- 947.90; R. H. Carson & Son, gasoline for grader $86.25; A. E. Wilson & Co., insurance on grader $31.55. Moved by McCallum adn Weir that this Council do now adjourn to meet in the Township Hall, Gorrie, on Monday, October 7th, or at the call of the Reeve. Carried. Isaac Gamble, Clerk. HOWICK SCHOOL FAIR PRIZE LIST Running Races Boys 7 and under, B. Galbraith, 12 - 13, Doris Galbraith, Noreen Johnston. Boys 14 and over, Hugh Hutchison, John Harrison. Wheel­ barrow Race, Murray Hill and Lome • Plenty of good light at the bridge tabla Wake* the’game and conversation go bettor , —taves mistakes and tempers. Be const* erate of your guests by making sure they can see the cards and the play without eyestrain. Durrant; Raymond Brown and Don­ ald Edgar. Three-legged race, Walter Hemmingway and George Gallaway; Lome Durrant and Edwin Farr. Grains and Roots Barley, quart, Arnold Zimmerman, Hugh Hutchison, Marjorie Hartung. Soy Beans, Billy Taylor. Golden Ban­ tam Corn, Grace Edgar, Ruby Srig­ ley. .Mangels, Donajd Herman, Geo. Gregg, Campbell Brown, Ethel Ries. Turnips, Elmer Harding, Clifford Reddon. Beets, Reta Zimmerman, Norma Neill, Viola Downey* Beryl Bennett. Carrots, Bruce Bennett, Helen Strong, Stewart Strong, Doris Zimmerman. Onions, Beatrice Brock, Everitt Aishton, Donald Edgar. Pars­ nips, Orland Srigley, Dick Carson, Bill Hutchison, Betty Brock. Pump­ kin, Dorothy Downey, Marion Down­ ey, Florence Gedcke, Bruce Srigley. Squash, Laverne McKenzie, Joy Srig­ ley, Kathleen Cathers, Bruce Wallace. Flowers Asters, Norman Carson, Lome Bride, Bobby Stephens, Greta Hynd­ man. Zinnias, Bobby Edgar, Lawson Hardie, Donald Edgar, Betty Zimmer- nan. Cosmos, Laverne McKenzie, Billy Tayljr, Willard Ries, Bobby Stephens. Calendulas, Erlma Steven- ;on, Patricia Strong. French Mari­ golds, Dick Carson, Don. Wilson, Karl Beyer, Helen Strong. Gaillardi, Gwenneth Bride, Doreen Harrison, Patricia Strong, Jean Schaeffer. Heli- chrysum, Lois Marie Aldrich. Snap­ dragon, Elizabeth Spence, Jack Dodds, Lois Dodds, Bruce William­ son. Petunias, Frilled Double, Yvonne Desny, Robert Sangster. Stock's, Or­ land Srigley. Petunias, ordinary, Ev­ elyn Campbell, Bobby Edgar, Joy Srigley, Ethel Ries. Gladioli, Norman Carson, Dick Carson, Yvonne Denny, Bob. Brown. Dahlias, Greta Hynd­ man, Maxine Harris, Doris Zimmer­ man, Bobby Edgar. Dining Table Bouquet, Shirley Joyce McKenzie, Lome Bride, Robert Sangster, Mur­ iel Reddon. Wild Flowers, Thelma Ries, Jason Lambkin, Willie kin, Jack Dodds. Mangels, Lois Dodds, Gregg, Jack Dodds, Bobby Potatoes, Lois Dodds, Ross Plant, Marion Downey, Jack Dodds. Pota­ toes, Elmer Harding, Elsie Harding, Neil Baylor, Kenneth Dettman. Tur­ nips, Clifford Reddon, Campbell Brown, Elmer Harding, Dorothy Downey. Tomatoes, Lois Dodds, Scott Adams, Donald Edgar, June Cooper. Large Pumpkin, Clifford Reddon. Cabbage, Ruth Brown, Alma McMichael, Elizabeth Spence, Earl Edgar, Winter Wheat, Edward Stew­ art, Stewart Strong, Reta Zimmerman, Neil Baylor. Early Oats, 1 qt., Jean Schaefer, Lome Bride, Joy Srigley, Bruce Srigley. Northern Spy Apples* Merle Fors­ ter, Lloyd Ruttan, Donald Edgar, Viola Downey. Snow Apples, Donald Edgar, Jean Schaefer, Lloyd Ruttan, Marjorie Felkar. Melntosh Apples, Shirley Joyce McKenzie, Laverne Mc­ Kenzie. Apples, any variety, Florence Gedcke, Donald Edgar, Allan Edgar, Laverne McKenzie. Fall or Winter Pears, Beryl Bennett, Merle Forster, Charles ' Cowan, Laverne McKenzie.) Poultry New Hampshire Red, cockerel, Stewart, Dotiald Brown, Connie kle, New Hampshire Red, Pullet, Stewart, Dotiald Brown, Connie kle, New Hampshire Red, hen, Hilda Neill, Donald Brown, Doreqn Hutch­ ison, Dois Marie Aldrich. Barred Ply-* mouth Rock, cockerel, Edward Stew­ art, Bruce Clegg, Erland Gregg, Hel­ en Strong; pullet, Eileen Herman, Ed*- Lamb- Erland Edgar. ' ttt-M A Pack of Cigarettes Cost' More Than a Bright light for 100 Hours Jas. Nic- Jas. lie­ ». HYDRO SHOP Phone 156 Wingham vmImimM GORRIEward Stewart, Donald Herman, Helen Strong; hen, Lloyd Ruttan, Elmer Harding, Bruce Clegg, Helen Strong. White Leghorn, cokerel, Bruce Mc- Clement, Doreen Dettman, George Gregg; pullet, Harvey Bride, Doreen Dettman, Lome Bride, Noreen Johns­ ton; hen, Fred Siefert, Edwin Farr, Bruce McClement, Patricia Strong. Pair Ducks,. Patricia Strong, Neil Baylor, Dorothea Farr, Lome Bride. Pair Geese, Campbell Brown, Jack Seifert, Edwin Farr, Ivan Farr. Livestock Beef type Calf, purebred, Jim Tam­ an, Stewart Strong. Beef type Calf, grade, Neil Baylor, Donald Murray, Ivan Farr. Showmanship by exhibitor in closses 58 and >59 (Beef type Calf),' Stewart Strong, Jim Taman, Ivan Farr, Neil Baylor. Breeding Ewe Lamb, Campbell Brown, Neil Baylor. Market Brown, closses Market Lamb), Neil Baylor, Camp­ bell Brown. Pr. of Bacon Type Hogs, Elmer Harding, Jim Taman, Stewart Strong, Campbell Brown. Animal Pets, not including hors/s, calves, pigs, etc. — Elizabeth Spence, Donald Mann, Bruce Bennett, Betty Heinmiller. Bird Pets, Walter Ren­ wick Jr., Neil Baylor, Merle Forster, Kenneth Dettman. Best Drssed Doll, custome other lands, Lois Dodds, Eil­ een E. Hardie, Noreen Johnston, Jean Schaefer. The following Howick Schools took part in the School Parade and Strath­ cona Exercises: S. S. Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18. Specials Dairy Heifer, Fred McCann, Jim McCann. Spring Colt, Isobel King. Pets, Best Pr. of Bantams, Campbell Brown, Tom Newt <n, Edith Howes. Poultry, 1 doz. hen eggs, brown or white, Lloyd Ruttan, Auburn Noble, Donald Edgar. Pr. of Barred Ply- 'mouth Rock Chickens, Helen Strong, Patricia Strong. Pr. Leghorn Chick­ ens, Noreen Johnston, George Gregg. Flowers, Living R om Bouquet, by Grades 5, 6, 7, 8, Lois Dodds, Bruce Bennett, Harvey Bride. Vegetables, collection of not mjre than 10, Jack Dodds, Shirley Joyce McKenzie, Bruce Srigley, Donald Brown. Nat­ ural Science, 12 labelled weed seeds,) Ruby Srigley, Shirley Joyce McKen­ zie, Bruce Bennet. 10 varieties of woods from our forests, Raymond Brown, Edith Dinsmore, Jack Dodds. Collection of 12 Insects, Florence Gedcke, Verna Beyer, Laverne Mc­ Kenzie. Sewing, Luncheon Cloth, Verna Beyers, Florence Gedcke, Joyce Thornton. Sample of Mending a girl’s cashmere hose, Doris Zimmermdn, Leola Jacques. Mending a hole in a piece of cotton, Loreen King, Doris Zimmerman. Baking, 6 bran muffins, Joyce Thornton, Florence Gedcke. Audrey Hastie. School Lunch, Shir* ley Joyce McKenzie, Reta Johnston, Florence Gedck'e. Bird House, Harold Roberts, Mac Hutchison. Collection of 4 coping saw cut-outs, Ben Gibson, Mac Hutchison. Milk-stool, Bradley Galbraith, Murray McCreery, Orlan Srigley. Health, 10 questions from P. S. Health Book, Noreen Johnston, Harvey Bride. Scrap Book on Anim-1 als (25), Laverne McKenzie, Audrey I Hastie, Jack Dodds. Hand Work (4 pieces), Joy Srigley. I Weed Naming Contest, Mac Hutch- » George, Misses Evelyn and Margaret, | spent Sunday with friends in Owen I Sound. | Mr. Gordon Brown has taken over [ the duties at the post office with Miss | Myrtle Short as assistant. Miss Dick- Wether . Lamb, Campbell Showmanship by exhibitor in 61 and 62, (Breeding Lamb, Mr. Jacob Willits, of Durham, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Shera on Saturday. Mrs. R. G. Newton spent the week­ end in London' where she visited with Mr. Newton and son, Jack, who are in camp at Carling Heights. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gregg, Miss Er­ land and Master George, also Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gregg attended Fordwich United Church Anniversary on Sun­ day and were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Fallis. We are sorry to report the illness of Mr, Charles Lawrence, who, we trust, will soon be on- the road to re­ covery. Mr. and Mrs. Cloyne Micjiel were Sunday guests of the latter’s sister, Mrs. Mohr and Mr. Mohr, in Milver­ ton. The Gorrie United Church Anniver­ sary has been set for Oct. 6th. Please keep this date in mind. Dr. and Mrs. James Armstrong left on Friday for a visit to Winnipeg, and other points in Manitoba. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Farrish have sold their chicken farm here to Mr. Gordon Edgar. Mr. and Mrs. Farrish and family will be greatly missed in i the community. Mrs. Myles, of Toronto, spent the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wade. Mr. Myles spent the week-end at the same home. We are glad to see Mr. John Hynd­ man out again after being quite ill Iasi week. Mrs. Agnes Earls, of Wroxeter, spent a couple of days with her dau­ ghter, Mrs. W. C. King and Mr, King last week. Will the members of the Gorrie Women’s Institute and all others who desire to take the Short Course in Planning and Preparing Meals, re­ member the dates, Sept. 23rd to 28th. This is open to anyone in the com­ munity who wishes to take the course. Mr. and Mrs. John Speirs and fam­ ily, of Brussels, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. Whitfield. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. King and son, Jack, of Belmore, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest King on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Turnbull and daughter, Patricia, of Byron, also Mrs. Richard Butchart, of Harriston, I were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Whitfield, Mrs. Hamilton spent the week-end with her daughter, Mrs. Archie Scott and Mr. Scott, at Blyth. Miss Dickson spent the week-end at her home in Atwood. Miss Jennie McKee. Whitby, spent the week-end with her brother, Mr. Geo. McKee and sister, Mrs. Wylie. Mr, and Mrs. Mervin Walker, Cold­ water, spent the past week at the | home of their brother, Mr. Lome | Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Leibler and Mr. Wm. Urquhart, of Mitchell, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vic­ tor Shera. Gunner Tom Ritchie, of Petawawa, spent the week-end at his home here. We extend to Mrs. John Reidland family our sympathy in the loss of her htisband who died suddenly on Friday night Bdr. John Neilson, of Petawawa, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Neilson. Mr. and Mrs. George A, Dane, also I ison, Willoughby Patterson, Raymond Brown* Ruby Shriglcy. Stock Nam* ing Contest, Campbell Brown, Edith Howes, Clifford Reddon, Harvey Bridd. son, of Atwood* however, will remain for a month. There has been a change made in the office hours, being clos-. ed at mid-day from 12 to 12.80 and remains open until 7 p.m. Miss Janet Watson was a Niagara Falls visitors on Sunday. Mrs, Gilchrist has returned to her home at Parry Sound after a two weeks’ vacation with friends in Monk­ ton and here* Mrs. Whyte* of Holstein, is spend­ ing a few weeks with her granddau­ ghters, Mildred and Maxine Farrish. Miss Doris Sample, of Glenannan, is taking charge of the drug store during Dr. Armstrong’s vacation. Mrs. Hamilton accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Archie Scott, of Blyth, to Orangeville on Sunday, where they visited with Mrs, L. F, Ashton, who is confined to the hospital. Her many friends here will be pleased to know she is improving. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Toner were: Mr. and Mrs, Woollings, Mrs. Donbrook, and Miss Hllyer. all of Toronto. Mr, Mervin Stephen is teaching this season at Tiverton. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Ruttan and son, Lloyd, spent Sunday with Mrs, Ruttan’s sister, Mrs. Watson, in Brus­ sels. Mr. Frank Harris, of Detroit, spent the week-end with his father, also his sister, Mrs. Wesley Underwood, call­ ing on other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Marshall took their 17-month-old son, Jimmie, to Toronto Sick Children’s Hospital on Sunday for treatment. Mrs. Marshall remained in the city. Miss Irene Curie accompanied them. We welcome the new teachers to our community, Miss Davidson, Brus­ sels, in Gorrie; Miss Clark, Belmore and Day’s School, and Miss Firth, of Durham, at Toner’s School. Miss Dorothy Arscott spent the week-end with friends in Mildmay. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Tor­ onto, Mrs, T. *J. MacDonald, Moles- worth, were guests of *Mr. and Mrs. . Archie Miller on Sunday. Mr. Hugh Miller, of Detroit, recent-( ly visited with his mother, Mrs. Alex. ' Miller, and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Ar- ) chie Miller. Mr, and Mrs. Anson Galbraith, Doris and Bradley, spent Friday last', at Grimsby. | ’ Sergt.-Major and Mrs. Bert Abell, ■ of Petawawa, spent the week-end with i friends here. | , Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sparling spent Sunday with friends at Macin­ tosh. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mundell were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gilmour and family. Week-end guests at the same home were: Misses Mar­ jorie and Grace Gilmour. On Guaranteed Trail Certificate* A legal Investment for Trust Funds Unconditionally Guaranteed THE STERLING TRUSTS CORPORATION «»UNG TOWER TORONTO ters, William of Howick; Adam of Clifford; George of Fort Frances;. Mrs. Gadke of Clifford; Mrs. Lantz*, of Kitchener; Mrs. Seip of Clifford; Mrs. Wettlaufer of Clifford and Mr?, Thomas of Niagara Falls, Ont, The funeral service was held at his late residence, Gorrie, on Monday af­ ternoon and was conducted by Rev;, R. Aitchesonj minister of the Presby­ terian Church, of which he was a members, ' Burial took place in Fordwich Cem­ etery. WROXETER Mrs. Mahood, a visitor from United States, who formerly lived in this vil­ lage, is very ill at the home of Mr. A. Wearring, where she St. -Stephen’s W. A. Met I St. Stephen’s Church Woman’s * • Auxiliary held their opening Fall i meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10th, at1. the residence of Mrs. Chas. Lawrence. After the opening exercises, Mrs. Ray MacIntyre gave a very interesting talk, based on the study book entitled ’’Japan, China and Christ.” This was followed by a descriptive talk on the Beauties of England, by the hostess. Suitable prayers were offered and hymns sung, after which Rev. Mr. Ball gave a brief missionary address. A tasty lunch was served and a social half-hour enjoyed by those in attend­ ance. The next meeting Thursday. Sept. 19th. at Mrs. E. Newton. is called for the home of HeldRed Cross Rally A Red Cross Rally was held in the Township Hall, Gorrie. The presi­ dent, Mr. Hartwell Strong, took charge. Miss Annie Murray gave a very splendid report on the work done by the society in this district. Follow­ ing the report by the treasurer, Mr. Ewart Whitfield, Major Watson, of Toronto, addressed the meeting giv­ ing a detailed account of how the money which had been canvassed was spent. In conclusion an appeal was made regarding the canvass to be launched next week. Duty calls — let us answer it liberally. Dancing by Maxine Bolton was enjoyed and the meeting was followed by a very well- attended dance. OBITUARY Elliott, 4th line, spent Guelph last week as as and Mrs. G. is a guest. Miss Jean two days in delegate to W. I. convention. Mrs. J. Nk Allen, Miss Mae David­ son, Mrs. F. Sanderson, Mrs. W, T- MacLean and Mrs. D. S. MacNaugh- ton, attended the W. I. convention in Guelph Tuesday of last week. Private Clifton MacDonald, Toron­ to, has spent the past week at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Rogert Ireland and son, Clifton, Teeswater, were Sunday guests of Mrs. John Bush and Miss Gertie Bush. Dr. W. A. and Mrs. Spence* Tor­ onto, spent the week-end in town. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rann, who have spent ; the past week in Toronto, returned to town. Pte. Vernon Snell, of St. Thomas, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Snell. Pte. Wm. Park was transferred last ’ week from Toronto to Montreal. | Mr. and Mrs. D. S. MacNaughton ' and John, also Mrs. John MacNau­ ghton spent Sunday with Fordwich ■ friends and attended United Church anniversary services there. The condition of Mrs. Douglas [ Fraser, who is a patient in Victoria Hospital, London, remains unchang- ’ ed. Mrs. J. Snell is with her mother in London. Mr. Clifford Denny, Toronto, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Denny. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hetherington, of Toronto, were week-end guests of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. Sellers. Mrs. H. Waller, who has spent the past two weeks In Toronto with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hayes, returned home on Monday. Additional Wroxeter on Page Four. ! John Reidt Following a short illness, Reidt, of Gorrie, passed on at his resi­ dence, oti Friday, September 13th, in his 73rd year. He was bom in Perth County and was married at Listowel in December, 1900, to Ernestine Brown. Mr. Reidt operated a farm until he retired to Gorrie in 1938. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, two sons, Harvey of Wroxeter, and Lloyd, of Toronto. He is also Sur­ vived by three brothers and five sis- John MONUMENTS at first cost Having our factory equipped with the most modern machinery for the exe­ cution of high-class work, we ask you to see the largest display of monu­ ments of any retail factory in Ontario. All finished by sand blast machines. We import all our granites from the Old Country quarries direct, in the rough. You can save all local deal­ ers', agents* and middleman profits by, seeing Us. E. J. 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